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Western Bulldogs workhorse Tom Liberatore says the build-up to Perth’s once in a lifetime grand final has been a markedly different experience from his side’s previous flag tilt.

The contentious pre Grand Final bye now means the Dees have played just one game in the last few weeks. High-octane match simulation can only do so much … but, as Alastair Clarkson said on AFL 360 this week,

Western Bulldogs chief Ameet Bains says the club is hopeful of re-signing in-form midfielder Tom Liberatore in the coming weeks. And he’s shot down suggestions another one of the club’s famous father-sons will be headed to another club after struggling to cement his place in the seniors this year.

Tom Liberatore and the Western Bulldogs remain apart on the length of a new deal. While a fresh contract for club captain and Brownlow medal favourite Marcus Bontempelli hogs the headlines, the Liberatore negotiations have hit an early hurdle.

The Western Bulldogs midfield was already stacked before the addition of Adam Treloar, but it has gone to a new level in 2021. Marcus Bontempelli, Jack Macrae, Treloar, Josh Dunkley, Lachie Hunter and Bailey Smith receive a lot of plaudits for their work …